/tags/school-choice School Choice en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-03-31/why-a-state-lawmaker-wants-to-make-it-easier-to-open-charter-schools-in-some-districts Thousands of students in Colorado live in areas with underperforming schools known as “education deserts.” One state lawmaker wants to make it easier for charter schools to open in these areas – but the idea wouldn’t be without controversy. We’ll hear about it on today’s In The NoCo. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-03-31/why-a-state-lawmaker-wants-to-make-it-easier-to-open-charter-schools-in-some-districts In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /news/2024-10-25/amendment-80-would-enshrine-school-choice-in-colorado-constitution Here's what Amendment 80 would do, who's for it, and who's against it. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:25:03 GMT /news/2024-10-25/amendment-80-would-enshrine-school-choice-in-colorado-constitution Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado /education/2017-03-02/colorado-students-continue-to-flock-to-online-charters-despite-controversies Colorado parents are leaving traditional school districts at a higher rate in the last five years. Their destination? Virtual schools. According to a… Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:44:43 GMT /education/2017-03-02/colorado-students-continue-to-flock-to-online-charters-despite-controversies Ann Marie Awad /education/2016-08-12/more-diversity-needed-among-colorado-school-administrators-says-charter-advocate Professor Howard Fuller is a civil rights activist and advocate for school choice as a means to better serve minority and underprivileged kids. He’s been… Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT /education/2016-08-12/more-diversity-needed-among-colorado-school-administrators-says-charter-advocate Ann Marie Awad